Will Smith was born and raised in West Philadelphia. He spent most of his days in a playground, training basketball and relaxing all cool. Career-wise, he started as the vocalist of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer. The duo was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime." They gained critical acclaim for winning the first ever Grammy in the Rap category (1988).
Smith was a charismatic and energetic performer but he was nearing bankruptcy when in 1990, the NBC television network signed him to a contract and built a sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, around him. The show was successful and helped revitalize his career
Although he made a notable dramatic film debut in Six Degrees of Separation (in which he played totally against type as a gay con man) while still appearing in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith's film career took off with his role in Bad Boys (1995) along with co-star Martin Lawrence.
After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended in 1996, Smith began a successful solo music career while simultaneously starring in a series of films. The first two films were hugely successful summer blockbusters: Independence Day (1996), in which he played a fearless and confident fighter pilot, and Men in Black (1997), where he played the comic and confident Agent J against Tommy Lee Jones's deadpan Agent K. Smith's acting in Men in Black won critical praise. The two films established Smith's commercial reputation as a bankable star whose appeal across age, race, and gender lines could "open" a film at the box office. Because his movies usually open during the July 4th weekend, many people have come to call a July 4th weekend in which Will Smith stars in a movie "Big Willie Weekend."
Lead roles in Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Men in Black II Bad Boys II and "I, Robot" then followed. He also starred in 2005's Hitch. (Like Smith, Hitch co-star Kevin James starred in a sitcom named for royalty, The King of Queens.) His 2006 role is that of Chris Gardner in the "inspired by a true story", "The Pursuit of Happyness" was nominated for, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" an Oscar in 2007. Smith's son Jaden also stars in the movie.(Jaden Smith as of 2010 lately played the lead role of Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid".) Will Smith's latest acting role was "Seven Pounds" in 2008 where he played Ben Thomas an IRS agent. Since then he's been producing movies that include, "The Karate Kid"(2010), "The Human Contract"(2009), and "Lakeview Terrace"(2008)
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali.
Smith also released a string of hit singles, often associated with his most recent film, throughout the late 1990s. The most notable of these were his #1 hit theme song "Men in Black," the #1 hit "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" (which made jiggy a catchphrase for a while in 1998), and "Just the Two of Us," an affecting message to his young son. His first two solo albums went platinum, but his third, on Columbia Records, was a sales disappointment compared to his past efforts, and after a quick Greatest Hits release that was almost not advertised at all, he was dropped by the label. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records and released the successful Lost and Found in 2005. The album was propelled solely on the smash hit single, "Switch," which appealed to the mainstream media ala "Summertime." The single stayed atop the charts for months and returned Smith to the forefront of Hip Hop.
Also, on February 6, 2005 he appeared in the Super Bowl XXX.
On July 2, 2005, Smith served as host for the Live 8 concert in his native Philadelphia before an enormous crowd, and later performed a set with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Smith married actress Sharee Zampino in 1992. They had a son, Willard Christopher III, also known as "Trey", but divorced in 1995. Smith married actress Jada Pinkett in 1997. Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre (born 1998) and Willow Camille Reign (born 2000). Along with his brother, Harry Smith, he owns Treyball Development Inc., a Beverly Hills-based company named after his first son. He has been consistently listed in Fortune Magazine's "Richest 40" list of the forty wealthiest Americans under the age of 40.
Will Smith has been criticized for his lip service to his home town of Philadelphia, PA. Several of his songs talk about parts of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. While he has spoken over the years about how much he loves the city and how much he wants to give back, none of his proposed ventures in the city of Philadelphia have ever been developed. He has proposed opening a restaurant, several upscale bars, and a community center in Philadelphia which have never seen development.
La Fiesta
Will Smith Lyrics
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Uh gimme more heat
Uh gimme more heat
Uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody in the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
If I approach you correctly
And step up to you respectfully
Will you please ma'am bless me with the next dance?
I don't intend to offend you
I only intend to befriend you
But you're willing me, thrilling me, killing me
With those hot pants, not a chance
I'mma let you go without saying something
A little hotter in the bottom mama that's all that I'm wanting
No frontin' if it is illegal for you to be that fine
I be McGruff mama taking a bite out of crime
Literally, first it'll be dancing with me
Then it'll be dinner with me
Then it'll be back to my crib
Hold up, I'm about to get ahead of myself
And I'm playing myself
The type of brother that when I'm thinking of stuff
I'm saying the stuff
My bad, back it up let's start with a dance
On good behavior, maybe later
Maybe your apartment, your pad
Sike, joke, walking a tight rope
My foot in my mouth
Look, my hope is that you'll dance with me
What's up?
In the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
She was smiling I was kind wiling
Thinking I was dialin' in
She gave me the impression that she was getting my message
So I'm testing
I threw it out there, let me buy you a drink'
'Cause when I buy you I think it'd be fly if we link
What'cha think?
She responded with a grin and a glance
Then my eyes tried to seduce her to the forbidden dance
The body of a Latin goddess, sexy but modest
The hottest mami chula from Cuba, a cutie with promise
The other night I seen her dancing
Duty was over
She did a split into a spin
And put her leg on his shoulder
And he was over
If that was me and I was he
We'd probably still be dancing
Mami can you feel me?
Still she said nothing
Why she be fronting?
Never seen another mami move like you
Groove like you
I'm saying I wanna dance with you
What's up?
In the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
To me when I'm dancing it's aphrodisiatic
It's automatic that I look in your eyes to help fantasize
Some people dance socially not emotionally
Closer to me, come on close as you can be
(Can you feel me?)
Come on mama cut me no slack
(Can you feel me?)
Come on mama forward and back
(Can you feel me?)
Come on mama as hard as you can
It's part of the plan
It happens when you start with the man
On your mark, ready set, baby let's go
Baby let's flow, baby let go
Baby no, no, gotta a lot more
Lettin' it rip, gimme some of that
Yeah that's it
Sweatin' with me, getting it wetter with me
It's better with me
Gain it, other girls I dated ain't famous
So take it or leave it
Just the way that I heat it
I bring, I swing it
So you like that?
Tell me what's up
In the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
In the front now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
In this song, Will Smith is at a party and is trying to get everyone to dance with him. The song starts with a mic check and a call for more heat, setting the stage for a high-energy, lively party. Smith then invites everyone to dance with him, encouraging people from all parts of the room to participate. He then approaches a woman and respectfully asks her to dance with him. Smith acknowledges the woman's beauty and expresses his interest in her, hoping to take her out to dinner and back to his place. Despite her initial reluctance, Smith is persistent, wanting to dance with her and feel a connection. The chorus repeats twice with Smith continuing to ask everyone to dance and join in on the festivities.
Line by Line Meaning
Mic check, mic, mic, mic, mic, mic, mic
Testing the microphone to ensure its functionality
Uh gimme more heat
Asking for more energy and excitement
Everybody in the front now (whoot, whoot)
Encouraging everyone to come to the front and join the party
Everybody in the back now (whoot, whoot)
Calling for everyone to come to the back and join the party
Everybody on the side now (whoot, whoot)
Inviting everyone to come to the sides and participate in the celebration
La fiesta (whoot, whoot)
Acknowledging the lively atmosphere and festivities
All the ladies in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Welcoming all the women to the party
All the fellas in da house now (whoot, whoot)
Inviting all the men to join the party
Everybody in the house now (whoot, whoot)
Calling for everyone present in the venue to participate
If I approach you correctly
If I approach you with respect and in the right manner
And step up to you respectfully
And approach you in a polite and considerate way
Will you please ma'am bless me with the next dance?
Would you kindly grant me the honor of dancing with you?
I don't intend to offend you
I have no intention of offending you
I only intend to befriend you
I simply want to get to know you as a friend
But you're willing me, thrilling me, killing me
But your attractiveness is captivating and overwhelming to me
With those hot pants, not a chance
Referring to someone's attractive attire, indicating he has no chance with her
I'mma let you go without saying something
I won't let you leave without expressing my interest or feelings
A little hotter in the bottom mama that's all that I'm wanting
Desiring a little more excitement and energy from the woman
No frontin' if it is illegal for you to be that fine
Not joking, acknowledging her incredible beauty
I be McGruff mama taking a bite out of crime
Comparing himself to a crime-fighting dog, attracted to her irresistible charm
Literally, first it'll be dancing with me
Literally, the first step would be dancing with him
Then it'll be dinner with me
Then it would progress to having dinner together
Then it'll be back to my crib
Then it would lead to going back to his home
Hold up, I'm about to get ahead of myself
Stopping himself from getting too carried away with his fantasies
And I'm playing myself
Realizing that he is getting overly excited and unrealistic
The type of brother that when I'm thinking of stuff
The kind of person who tends to fantasize and get carried away with his thoughts
I'm saying the stuff
Verbalizing his thoughts and desires
My bad, back it up let's start with a dance
Apologizing for his behavior and suggesting they begin with dancing
On good behavior, maybe later
Promising to behave well and potentially pursue other activities later
Maybe your apartment, your pad
Considering the possibility of going to her place
Sike, joke, walking a tight rope
Using humor to lighten the mood, acknowledging the uncertainty of the situation
My foot in my mouth
Saying or doing something embarrassing or foolish
Look, my hope is that you'll dance with me
Expressing his wish for her to dance with him
She was smiling I was kind wiling
She was smiling and I was eagerly willing
Thinking I was dialin' in
Believing that he was making progress
She gave me the impression that she was getting my message
She made him believe that she understood what he was trying to convey
So I'm testing
Now he is putting his assumptions to the test
I threw it out there, let me buy you a drink
He made a proposition, offering to buy her a drink
'Cause when I buy you I think it'd be fly if we link
Explaining that he finds it appealing to create a connection when he buys someone a drink
What'cha think?
Asking for her opinion or response to his proposition
She responded with a grin and a glance
She replied with a smile and a meaningful look
Then my eyes tried to seduce her to the forbidden dance
His eyes were filled with desire, attempting to entice her to engage in a passionate dance
The body of a Latin goddess, sexy but modest
Describing her physique as that of a beautiful and modest Latin goddess
The hottest mami chula from Cuba, a cutie with promise
Referring to her as the most attractive woman from Cuba, someone with potential
The other night I seen her dancing
Describing an occasion when he saw her dancing
Duty was over
Referring to her responsibilities being finished
She did a split into a spin
She performed a split followed by a spin
And put her leg on his shoulder
She placed her leg on someone's shoulder
And he was over
And the other person was smitten or infatuated
If that was me and I was he
If he were in that person's place
We'd probably still be dancing
They would likely still be dancing together
Mami can you feel me?
Asking if she can sense his attraction and connection
Still she said nothing
Despite his efforts, she remained silent or unresponsive
Why she be fronting?
Wondering why she is putting up a front or acting distant
Never seen another mami move like you
Expressing how unique and impressive her dancing skills are
Groove like you
Dance in such a captivating and entrancing manner
I'm saying I wanna dance with you
Expressing his desire to dance with her
To me when I'm dancing it's aphrodisiatic
For him, dancing is a sensual and arousing experience
It's automatic that I look in your eyes to help fantasize
Automatically, he looks into her eyes while dancing to imagine romantic scenarios
Some people dance socially not emotionally
Some people dance simply for social purposes, while he dances with emotional intensity
Closer to me, come on close as you can be
Inviting her to move closer to him and be as close as possible
(Can you feel me?)
Asking if she can sense his connection and attraction
Come on mama cut me no slack
Encouraging her not to hold back or be hesitant
(Can you feel me?)
Asking once again if she can understand his feelings
Come on mama forward and back
Encouraging her to move closer and then farther from him while dancing
(Can you feel me?)
Checking if she can sense the chemistry and connection between them
Come on mama as hard as you can
Urging her to give it her all and dance as passionately as possible
It's part of the plan
This intense dancing is part of his romantic strategy or approach
It happens when you start with the man
This chemistry and attraction develops when she starts dancing with him
On your mark, ready set, baby let's go
Using a racing metaphor to indicate they should begin dancing energetically
Baby let's flow, baby let go
Inviting her to let loose and enjoy the dance together
Baby no, no, gotta a lot more
Expressing that he wants to continue dancing and enjoying each other's company
Lettin' it rip, gimme some of that
Letting loose and giving their all in the dance, requesting her to also show her passion
Yeah that's it
Confirming that their dance is going exactly as desired
Sweatin' with me, getting it wetter with me
Dancing energetically and intensifying the atmosphere together
It's better with me
Implies that the dance and overall experience is enhanced with him
Gain it, other girls I dated ain't famous
Asserting that the other women he has been with do not have the same level of popularity
So take it or leave it
Giving her the option to accept or reject the connection and chemistry they share
Just the way that I heat it
Explaining that he brings a unique and passionate energy to the dance
I bring, I swing it
He brings a certain style and flair to the dance, making it more exciting
So you like that?
Asking if she is enjoying and responding positively to his dancing style
Tell me what's up
Inviting her to share her thoughts or feelings about their dance
La fiesta
Expressing the festive and celebratory nature of the gathering
La fiesta
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARI ERIK VEIKKO LEHTONEN, JORGE ESTEBAN VASCONCELO
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